North Peters Boulder Climbing

The parking lots are restricted to Stratford residents with a town windshield sticker. Either carpool with a Stratford resident or find parking elsewhere and hike in. Be mindful of where you park because the forest is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Possible parking spots are:

1. The cul-de-sac at the end of Pumpkin Ground Road. The Blue Trail is marked by the Roosevelt Forest sign. The south end of the Red Trail can be accessed from the Blue Trail 0.35 miles in.
2. The end of Roosevelt Forest Drive (a side street off Beaver Dam Road). Take the trail marked by the Roosevelt Forest sign. This leads to an intersection with the Orange Trail, which you can take north to the Blue Trail or south to the Red Trail.
3. The empty cul-de-sac at the north end of Beaver Dam Road. Take the Blue Trail midway up the road marked by the Roosevelt Forest sign and metal gate. Alternatively, head into the woods north of the cul-de-sac and try to find the unmarked Fox Trail, if you're feeling adventurous.